Science and health explained in plain language. This section covers the natural world around us, from the Brahmaputra and the earthquakes that shaped Assam to black holes far away in space, and the health questions that affect families every day, such as nutrition and the safe use of medicines.
Every article starts from reliable evidence: research papers, scientific institutions and public health bodies, listed at the end of each piece. We explain the ideas without jargon, so that students, teachers and curious readers can follow them. Health articles are for information and awareness and are not a substitute for advice from a doctor.
Ten medicinal plants of Assam, from bhedailota and manimuni to thekera and ou tenga: how they are used at home, what research shows and how to use them safely.
How NASA’s Deep Space Network hears Voyager 1 from a light-day away: giant antennas, ultra-cold receivers, error-correcting codes, navigation and laser links.
Assam has lost over 4.27 lakh hectares of land to river erosion since 1950. Learn the science behind the Brahmaputra’s shifting channels: sediment, earthquakes, braiding and bank collapse.
Low on iron? These 10 everyday foods, from dal and rajma to eggs and fish, can help. Plus simple tips to help your body absorb more iron from meals.
What is a black hole, how does it form, and could one swallow Earth? A simple, science-based guide to black holes, from event horizons to the first images and the nearest one to us.
One in six bacterial infections now resists common antibiotics. Learn how misuse creates superbugs, why antibiotics don’t cure colds, and simple steps to protect yourself and your family.
How the 1897 Assam earthquake created Chandubi Lake near Guwahati, lifted the Shillong Plateau and gave scientists the first clear evidence of seismic wave types.
